Mac desktop

Mac desktop - 05/08/0510:51 AM

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0511:14 AM

Can't get there either. I am using my own I took at sunset on the way home from Mom's last weekend. It is the tulip fields. I got a bunch of great shots. I included the tree because there were people out there taking pictures of each other and I didn't want them in the shot. I ended up liking the ones with the tree the best.<br><br><br><br><br>

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0512:07 PM

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0512:10 PM

Yes or it will distort it. Although you can choose to make it fit actual size and it will show the color around the border depending on size. That can be changed to match or compliment.<br>If resolution is 1024x768 the picture should be that size and 72dpi is fine.<br><br>

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0512:25 PM

Thanks Humm<br>Mine was set at 1152 X 870 < -- kinda odd size ??<br><br>I notice that most images are set like 1024 X 768 then jumps to 1280 X 1024<br>Mine was set in between, so next stupid question ? Is there a standard res I should use<br><br>

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0512:30 PM

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0512:48 PM

Most definitely.<br>Open a new Photoshop document. Size it 1152 pixels wide X 870 pixels high, 72 dpi in RGB mode. Copy and paste the image you want there. If it is too big hit command+T to resize that layer. If you make your workspace bigger than the view of your picture you can see the grab handles to resize even if they are off the document. If it isn't big enough position it where you want it and make a layer behind and color it. Make a gradient even. You can even rotate the picture or add a drop shadow. Only on pictures that are too small. If too large you should be able to get them in the whole area even if it crops part off. Then flatten save as and put in your pictures folder. Voila!<br><br>

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0501:24 PM

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0501:35 PM

[color:blue]Too easy! Nice image. Aw you saved Lesh and I in the photomat booth. How sweet.</font color=blue><br><br>Yes for Black mail <br>I learned from the best - YOU. Although I cannot PhotoShop the way you do LOL<br><br>

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0501:53 PM

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0503:04 PM

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0505:00 PM

I like to use screen shots from what ever I'm watching at the time. <br><br><br><br><br>Which brings up another thing. What is with networks who put their damed bug logo in the middle of the picture? Gawd I hate those things.<br><br><br><br>

Re: Mac desktop - 05/08/0507:38 PM

Re: I have a one-track mind right now. - 05/08/0508:26 PM

I would love to have nice desktop picture like everyone else but I have to use a medium gray for image and video editing.<br>You are a graphic designer, Steve, I guess you don't use your home computer for graphic design or do you just change the desktop picture?<br><br><br>

Re: I have a one-track mind right now. - 05/09/0503:54 AM

Nope. Btwn the work file window and all the app. pallettes, the DT is usually completely covered up anyway. Besides, I don't do that much high-end color work. Most of what I do is concept and layout and copy writing, and I farm out the production work to people who can make my ideas look their best.<br><br>

Re: I have a one-track mind right now. - 05/09/0507:06 AM

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>I farm out the production work to people who can make my ideas look their best.<p><hr></blockquote><p>You mean you're NOT a primadonna artist???? Don't tell me that you actually believe that your talents do NOT lie in actually pounding the keyboard until there's a Gold Pencil award on the screen??? <br><br><br><br>CreativeGuy: For your "fix" of design software tips, tricks & commentary.

Re: I have a one-track mind right now. - 05/09/0511:59 AM

Re: I have a one-track mind right now. - 05/09/0512:23 PM

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>LOL. Old school, dewd, old school. Make it a team effort and let the specialists build on the concept. And anybody who puts ego before the job is off the team in one click.<p><hr></blockquote><p>Very well said Steve, I'm an Old School Dawg myself.<br><br>